Information Security Analysts Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $133,100 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.99
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $195,140
Employed locally 30
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $78,600
    50th (median)
    $133,100
    75th
    $173,030
    90th
    $195,140

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 143% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Boulder, CO $156,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $152,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    California $140,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,170

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,900
    Web Developers $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in San Luis Obispo, CA is $63.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 6.6% above the national median of $124,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Information Security Analysts in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,600.